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Pilot platform · Ethiopia first · Africa scalable
Financing pathways for certifications that unlock careers.
Certipa is building employability financing infrastructure for capable professionals who need structured support to access high-value certifications. This pilot is open for CISI and PMP — with ACCA and IATA coming in a future phase.
4Certification tracks in pilot
Addis AbabaPilot city, 2026
100%Reviewed applications, no auto-rejects
Certipa is currently in pilot/application review stage. Financing is not guaranteed and may depend on partner eligibility, documentation, and review.
Status: Under review
→ Partner review next
Application reference
CTP-2026-04471
Readiness
Checked
Checked
CertificationCISI — Level 3
Documents3 of 3 received
StagePartner preparation
Track real-time status anytime with your reference number.
Structured intakenot informal requests
Readiness-based reviewnot blind lending
Partner workflowbanks, MFIs, certification providers
How it works
A clear path from ambition to financing review.
Certipa turns certification financing into a structured process that applicants, administrators, and partners can understand and track.
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Get reviewed
Certipa reviews readiness, documents, certification relevance, and financing pathway fit.
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Track and coordinate
Applicants receive a reference number while qualified cases move toward partner review.
More than a form
Building Africa's employability financing infrastructure.
Certipa is developing a lightweight digital platform that connects aspiring professionals, certification providers, and financing partners through a structured application and review system.
Certification financing applications
Readiness-based assessment
Secure document management
Applicant status tracking
Partner review workflows
Financing coordination support
Who's behind Certipa
Built by people who've sat where you're sitting.
Certipa Education Finance PLC is a registered Addis Ababa-based company building a structured alternative to informal certification financing — one application, one reference number, one review process at a time.
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Certipa Team
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How we handle your information
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Documents stay private
Uploaded files are used only for readiness review and, with your knowledge, shared with prospective financing partners — never sold or used for marketing.
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Every file is reviewed by a person
No automated approvals or rejections. A real reviewer checks readiness, documents, and certification fit before anything moves forward.
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You can track everything
Your reference number lets you check status at any time — no chasing emails or phone calls to find out where your application stands.
Initial focus
Certifications with employability and income potential.
The pilot prioritizes certifications where professional demand, regulation, licensing, or career progression can create measurable income mobility.
This pilot is currently open for CISI and PMP applications. ACCA and IATA are planned for a future phase.
CISI
Relevant for Ethiopia's emerging capital market and financial-sector licensing pathways.
Multi-level exam structure
Apply for CISI
PMP
Project management credential for professionals managing complex programs and operations.
Single exam, exam-prep included
Apply for PMP
ACCA
Globally recognized finance and accounting qualification with strong professional mobility.
Coming soon — not open in this pilot
IATA
Supports access to travel, logistics, and aviation-related professional opportunities.
Coming soon — not open in this pilot
Questions
Before you apply.
The most common questions from applicants during the pilot stage.
Is this a loan, and will I owe interest?
Certipa is not a lender. We review and prepare qualified applications for financing partners — banks, MFIs, and certification providers — who set their own terms. Any cost, repayment structure, or interest will be disclosed by the partner before you commit to anything.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants generally need a clear certification goal, basic supporting documents (ID, proof of enrollment or intent, and relevant employment or education records), and a plausible plan for completing the certification. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed during readiness review.
What happens if my application isn't approved?
You'll be notified with a reason tied to your reference number, where possible with guidance on what would strengthen a future application. Being declined by one partner doesn't permanently close your file.
How long does review take?
Readiness and document review typically takes a few business days. Partner-stage review timing depends on the financing partner once your file is forwarded.
Is my information shared with anyone besides Certipa?
Only with the financing partner(s) relevant to your application, and only once your file is qualified to move forward. We don't sell or share your documents for any other purpose.
Ready to apply or partner?
Applicants can submit a financing request. Banks, MFIs, certification bodies, employers, and donors can express partnership interest.